Chiang Rai White Temple, Blue Temple and more from Chiang Mai
Description
- Marvel at the iconic White Temple's modern art and architecture - Explore the vivid and tranquil Blue Temple - Explore the Red Temple complex and its panoramic views - Explore responsibly with TripGuru, a GSTC-certified sustainable tour platform in Thailand. - Enjoy a low-impact way of exploring, reducing the overall carbon footprint of tourism. - Last-minute bookings available for the meeting point option
Tour Options
Itinerary
Our first stop of the day is the charming DOI CHAANG Caffè Mae Suai coffee shop. Walk around the grounds to stretch your legs or munch on a snack before moving on to the main attraction!
Marvel at this modern architectural masterpiece, designed by a renowned local artist. The intricate details and striking white facade make this temple a must-see.
We'll take a break for lunch, where you can savor delicious Thai cuisine at a local restaurant (own expense). After lunch, we'll explore the Blue Temple. Known for its vivid blue hues and serene atmosphere, this temple offers a tranquil escape and stunning photo opportunities.
Our journey concludes at the spectacular Red Temple (Wat Huay Pla Kang). Explore its massive 9-tiered pagoda, visit the elaborate shrine halls, and admire the colossal white Guan Yin statue that overlooks the city. From the top, you’ll be rewarded with panoramic views of Chiang Rai’s countryside. Looking to make your road trip to Chiang Rai even more comfortable? You can choose to upgrade your transportation to a premium and more spacious Alphard. This ensures bigger and more comfortable seats, less people in one van (maximum of 4 people), and free snacks, cool towels, and soft drinks.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
FOR SMALL GROUPS • Enjoy free pick-up and drop-off only for small group tour customers located in the central city of Chiang Mai (within 2km radius of Tha Pae Gate) and the surrounding areas of the Old City Wall in Chiang Mai Province including Chang Klan Road, Thapae Road, Wualai Road in zones of the Night Bazaar, Ton Lam Yai Market, and Kad Luang. • The exact pickup time depends on customers’ respective locations. • The driver will contact you the evening before your activity date to confirm the exact pickup time. Please check your email for the update. FOR PRIVATE TOURS • Your accommodation in major areas of downtown Chiang Mai within a 5 km radius of the Tha Pae Gate (Chiang Mai City area), the Old City Wall in Chiang Mai province, and the surrounding areas of the Old City Wall in Chiang Mai province including Chang Klan Road, Thapae Road, Wualai Road in the zones of the Night Bazaar, Ton Lam Yai Market, and Warorot Market (Kad Luang). Your tour guide will be holding a TripGuru sign waiting for you at the hotel lobby.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The distance from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai is approximately 172 km one-way. Kindly be prepared for a long drive (roughly 3 hours one-way).
Reviews(691)
The temples and giant Buddha were great. The drive to and from was very long. 3.5 hours each way with lots of road construction. The tour details included drive time so this was not a surprise, but most of the time was spent on the road.
good experience, beautiful temples
It was a long ride but the temples were so worth it and so unique! Happy was a great guide and the coconut ice cream was a great recommendation, thank you!
Amazing hospitality from the guide and the driver
It was fantastic, a very enjoyable day and our guide James was very knowledgeable and friendly, I would highly recommend!
Thank you so much for your 5-star review! We are thrilled to hear that you had such a positive experience with us.
Great long day trip out of Chiang Mai. The modern temples are very stylish and interesting for a change of scenery
Thank you for your kind words and 5-star rating. We're so happy to hear that you had a great experience with us.
A wonderful day trip to Chiang Rai! Our tour guide, Peter, was friendly, knowledgeable, and kept the day well organized. He brought us to the three iconic temples, sharing interesting stories and local insights along the way. The pace was comfortable, and everything ran smoothly, making it an enjoyable and memorable experience. Highly recommend this tour, especially if you’re lucky enough to have Peter as your guide!
We appreciate your 5-star review and are thrilled to know that you had such a positive experience with us.
This is a must see place if your in chiang Mai. The photo and videos you see online do not match up with the experience of being their. If you get a good dry day just jump in taxi and go, Every one now where it is. Entrance fee 200 baht, or you could wander round the other temple in the area not just white temple, 200 baht is nothing . Try getting their early. 20 minutes from city. If your planning do all the temple in one day as I did, just talk to taxi drive he will be pleased to take you for the day, This way you have not time frame you stay as long as you like. And another great thing about hiring taxi he took us to other temple not mentioned online where the thai go. I will not mention her. Will be writing review soon.
We appreciate your 5-star review and are thrilled to know that you had such a positive experience with us.
Overall good. Could have spent more time in Red temple instead of spending too much time in Blue temple. The coffee shop was good.
Your 5-star rating means the world to us! We're glad to know that you were completely satisfied with your experience.
This is a full day tour travelling to the far north of Thailand near to its borders with Laos and Myanmar, so be prepared to spend a long time in the car. It is however totally worth it. You will visit the three villages of Rong Kuhn, Rong Suea Ten and Huay Pla Kang in the Chiang Rai region and their Temples ‘White’, ‘Blue’ and ‘Red’ respectively. Each of these places is a stunning experience and we learned much from our guide Ratchavasit who was friendly and helpful throughout, answering all and any questions throughout the day. He focused particularly on the sustainability aspects of the trip and the history of each temple, emphasising their central function within the villages in which they are located. We must also congratulate our driver Mr Boi who drove in a manner and with skill which clearly demonstrated his consideration for the comfort of all nine of his passengers. We would definitely recommend this tour and we would happily travel with Ratchavasit and Mr Boi again. Thank you! Lynn and Gareth
We're so glad you enjoyed your experience and gave us a 5-star review. Thank you for your support!
